Diet & Weight Loss Articles

Live Lighter, Live Longer!

You may already know the risk, frustration and discomfort of being overweight. But did you know you might also be shortening your life?

The fact is, excess weight is more dangerous than smoking! - especially for young adults, according to an alarming new study in the Journal of the American Medicine Association.

Overweight women in their 20's risk losing 8 to 13 years of life; and men, 5 to 8 years, researchers reported. The outlook for those in their 30's and 40's is also grim.

Previous research has repeatedly linked overweight to many life-threatening conditions, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

The good news, experts say: Even modest weight loss can bring major improvements to your health.